roll in
Britishverb
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(adverb) to arrive in abundance or in large numbers
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informal (adverb) to arrive at one's destination
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informal (preposition) to abound or luxuriate in (wealth, money, etc)
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(adverb; also tr) hockey to return (the ball) to play after it has crossed the touchline
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Retire for the night, as in It's time to roll in—we'll see you in the morning .
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Add, as in She tried to roll in several new clauses, but the publisher would not agree .
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Arrive, flow, or pour in, as in The football fans have been rolling in since this morning .
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Enjoy ample amounts of, especially of wealth, as in Ask the Newmans for a donation—they're rolling in money . This idiom alludes to having so much of something that one can roll around in it (as a pig might roll in mud). It is sometimes put as rolling in it , the it meaning money. [Late 1700s] Also see roll in the aisles ; roll in the hay .
Example Sentences
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He said at the time that the accounting loss reflected how much longer it would take to clinch certification, pushing to the future revenue that investors had hoped would roll in sooner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
That’s a bit of a stretch, particularly given the market jumped Monday on news of the accord—but a rally doesn’t need much excuse to roll in the current environment.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
After that, wait for the results to roll in and see how you have done.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
Despite the backlash from residents, some Hood County commissioners are increasingly convinced there’s little they can do to stop data centers as more proposals roll in.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
He stood on the platform, burdened with his suitcases and gifts, and watched the train roll in on the station tracks.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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